Smoky soft sunset over the wetlands at the foot of the Cathedral Mountains. Smoke from a wildfire on military lands near Delta Junction to the west.

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Smoky sunset brought on by the Oregon Lakes Impact Area Fire #77 on For Greely, near Delta Junction about 100 miles west of us.

So far it is entirely on Military lands, but the area is riddled with unexploded ordinance, too dangerous to set firefighters on the ground.

See video shot from a bush plane here.

At near 4,000 acres at the close of the day May 1, it is hoped that colliding weather fronts will bring rain and possibly snow to the area tonight and tomorrow, dampening this fire.

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Woke up to this May 3rd. We do sometimes get a dusting of snow in May, but not usually this much.... 4+ inches which (thankfully) melted off in the subsequent rain afterwards....

I couldn't help but think of the little spring crocuses buried under this cold blanket, but they will be alright.

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Smoky sunset reflection on the rotting ice of Crystal Springs pond.

Smoke from an uncontrolled military burn, the Oregon Lakes Fire.

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